Restaurant Food Runner

Southwest University Park is a vibrant sports and entertainment venue, home to memorable experiences that combine the thrill of live events with exceptional hospitality services. Operated under the banner of Levy Restaurants, a subsidiary of Compass Group USA, this venue prides itself on providing top-tier food and beverage services to its visitors. Levy Restaurants, founded in Chicago over 40 years ago, has grown from a humble delicatessen to a leading presence in the food, beverage, and retail industries, managing operations across more than 200 entertainment, sports, and restaurant venues nationwide. Their focus is on delivering creativity, impeccable service, and a deep passion for great food to every event and venue they serve. Levy is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging a variety of perspectives to drive success and innovation.

The position of Restaurant Food Runner at Southwest University Park is a part-time seasonal role primarily spanning the months from April to September, aligning with the venue’s busiest event seasons. This role is perfect for individuals seeking competitive wages, flexible work hours, and an opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team environment. The starting pay rate is $9.25 per hour, and employees can benefit from unique perks such as Instapay, which allows early access to earned wages, and high-interest savings options through the EVEN app.

As a Food Runner, the primary responsibilities include delivering food orders promptly and professionally to restaurant and dining room patrons, maintaining sanitation and safety standards in handling food and equipment, and ensuring a satisfactory customer experience through direct interaction. The role demands collaboration with co-workers to maintain company service standards and the successful completion of side work and other tasks as assigned. A valid alcohol server’s permit is a must or the ability to obtain one. This position offers an excellent entry point into the food service industry, especially for those interested in hospitality and customer service. Employees are welcomed into a positive working culture that values growth, learning, and teamwork.

Levy Restaurants offers an inclusive employment environment where associates are treated fairly and equitably regardless of race, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected classifications. In certain cases, a Florida Level 2 background screening may be required, ensuring compliance with state regulations. The benefits package for this role is designed to support employee well-being, including health and wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and an associate shopping program, alongside discount marketplaces. This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to contribute to exceptional event service while gaining valuable experience in a well-established and respected food service company.